Ed Kennell 42,192 #26 Posted March 28, 2020 No, but you may be able to use the fact to negotiate a better price. IMO, If the tractor and mower deck operate as they should, it is easily worth the $550. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #27 Posted March 28, 2020 Looks like a fairly well kept machine except for the seat. Probably worth 10 times what you will get at Home Depot or Lowes for $1200. Buy it no matter the plow. I have a 314-8 and love it. Plenty of power and great on gas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #28 Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) no Not a deal breaker if not WH blade Edited March 28, 2020 by roadapples 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,120 #29 Posted March 28, 2020 If that tractor is in good shape with the deck in good working order, the asking price is not bad. I would offer 450, but if it can be put to work with as is, I would not miss out for hundred $ unless you're budget requires it. 418-8 are very good and powerful tractors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvhunter 88 #30 Posted March 28, 2020 i am waiting on him to respond to my message that i want to come and look at it, my luck he has probably already sold it. thanks for all the help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #31 Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, wvhunter said: thanks for the help!!! this is a picture of the tractor it has 444 hours and comes with a snow blade but I don't think its a wheel horse blade, he wants $550.00 for it. is this a fair deal? 400 hour 314-8 for $550 ? i would crawl naked over broken glass to get that tractor for $550 314 (or similar) 8 with a single cylinder Kohler magnum would be one of the best late Wheel Horse tractors available one of the best Wheel Horse garden tractors produced durable and reliable as an anvil Edited March 28, 2020 by tom2p 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #32 Posted March 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Reel Mower Freak said: I think it looks pretty decent. AG tires on the back already will save you some cash. Bring $500 and go get it IMO. Start at $450 and work some magic. Good luck no - bring $600 or more in case someone else shows at the same time 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #33 Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, tom2p said: i would crawl naked over broken glass to get that tractor for $550 That might hurt Tom !!! Edited March 28, 2020 by The Tool Crib 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #34 Posted March 28, 2020 1 minute ago, The Tool Crib said: That might hurt Tom !!! true - but maybe not as much as the wounds on my head from my wife beating me if I brought home another Wheel Horse ! but it would be worth the pain ! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #35 Posted March 28, 2020 Just now, tom2p said: true - but maybe not as much as the wounds on my head from my wife beating me if I brought home another Wheel Horse ! but it would be worth the pain ! Well you just might be onto something there. I can relate to that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvhunter 88 #37 Posted March 28, 2020 the guy just sent me this picture of the deck, can this be fixed and he said i could have it for $500. is it still a good deal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvhunter 88 #38 Posted March 28, 2020 29 minutes ago, tom2p said: 400 hour 414-8 for $550 ? i would crawl naked over broken glass to get that tractor for $550 314 (or similar) 8 with a single cylinder Kohler magnum would be one of the best late Wheel Horse tractors available one of the best Wheel Horse garden tractors produced durable and reliable as an anvil it is a 314-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvhunter 88 #39 Posted March 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, wvhunter said: can this be fixed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #40 Posted March 28, 2020 Yes can be easily fixed. Go get it and we can help you when you get it home. Dont miss out ! Someone out there will be foaming at the mouth soon, dont wait ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #41 Posted March 28, 2020 It looks like someone welded a piece in before and it rusted through again, but no matter, big thing with these decks is proper storage and maintenance. Wet grass is the main culprit. Keep them clean underneath, some members here paint, oil, or undercoat the decks every year when they are done with mowing season, whatever your choice of coating the underside, keep that up and all is golden. And it's not just Wheel Horse, all other makes do the same as far as rusting out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #42 Posted March 28, 2020 With the attach-a-matic system these horses offer, theres no excuse in any difficulty removing or installing the deck, so stinking easy. I am a mechanic at a local tractor shop. I find myself comparing the different brands to my Wheel Horses. I laugh because of how simple our horses are, then I get mad when I do some repairs or remove/install mower decks on the "others". I guess Wheel Horse spoiled me with what a real machine should be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,379 #43 Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) I have 312-8 and would not let it go for $500 with deck and plow. Yours looks great. Edited March 28, 2020 by CCW 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #44 Posted March 28, 2020 2 hours ago, wvhunter said: it is a 314-8 apologize - typo error - yes 314-8 I would not sell my 800+ hour 312-8 without attachments for $500 the deck does not look good - especially for low hours - but it's possible the tractor was often used in damp conditions (wet grass) and/or the lawn was treated with fertilizer or other chemicals that can accelerate corrosion it is possible the hour meter is not correct - but still appears to be well worth the asking price (and probably more) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,376 #45 Posted March 28, 2020 7 hours ago, wvhunter said: would it be a deal breaker if its not a wheel horse blade? No not really ,but it's nice to to have the angle from seat option... Like said above though if you want plow a garden you will need the rear clevis hitch , rockshaft and lift cable for the moldboard/single bottom plow and the rear axle bracket for the snow plow to use a tiller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvhunter 88 #46 Posted March 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: No not really ,but it's nice to to have the angle from seat option... Like said above though if you want plow a garden you will need the rear clevis hitch , rockshaft and lift cable for the moldboard/single bottom plow and the rear axle bracket for the snow plow to use a tiller. I am going in the morning to look at it,hopefully I get it.i will get what I need to plow with it later on. thanks for your help 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,376 #47 Posted March 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, wvhunter said: I am going in the morning to look at it,hopefully I get it.i will get what I need to plow with it later on. thanks for your help No problem vendor on here has new version of the rockshaft and clevis hitch... https://www.wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/about-us.html ... Plows discs cultivators ect were normally made by Brinly Agrifab or Ohio Steel for clevis hitches can be had used that were bought for other brand tractors will work just fine with Wheel Horse but the tiller has be for a TORO... Good luck with you search/purchase. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick 72 #48 Posted March 29, 2020 Grab that sucker. 8 speed and a 14hp magnum What a combo!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvhunter 88 #49 Posted March 29, 2020 been waiting all day for the guy to get back in touch with me, he will not respond to my messages, texts or phone calls. so I guess the deal is off, sorry I wasted everyones time,but thanks for the help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #50 Posted March 29, 2020 Theres more out there, dont give up, that's the thrill of the hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
